Logo
Ardagh Group

Front End Mechanic

Ardagh Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

Save Job

PURPOSE OF ROLE The Front End Maintainer is responsible for the setup, adjusting, repairing, maintaining, and overhaul of front‑end related equipment.

Key Accountabilities

Understands and complies with position‑related safety SOPs and work instructions especially for Lockout/Tagout, Chemical Handling, Machine Guarding, Housekeeping, SQF, and Personal Protective Equipment.

Rebuild, repair, or overhaul types of front‑end can manufacturing and other equipment.

Modify, remove, install, adjust, synchronize, make, or repair equipment or parts as required. This could include large presses and dies, deep drawing and trimming equipment, transfer equipment, and various electrical and mechanical control devices.

Instruct, train, and certify other equipment mechanics as directed.

Make proper diagnosis, adjustment, repair, and set up of assigned equipment.

Read and interpret computer information system reports; work from verbal or written instructions to determine need for and plan repair, overhaul, setup, and operation required on types of manufacturing and other types of equipment.

Determine specifications for inspection of work and using a full range of precision measuring and gauging tools perform required inspection before, during, and after rebuild, repair, or overhaul.

Determine and make the most efficient setup and operate machine tools, taking into consideration type of material tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants, and machine tool speeds and feeds.

Exhibit a thorough knowledge of machines and mechanical principles involved in the repair and overhaul work, including timing, synchronizing, and aligning the mechanical action so that, under power, the assemblies are mechanically coordinated.

Set up and test can manufacturing and other equipment under power; test for mechanical difficulties, trace to their source, and correct.

Operate, clear jams, lubricate, clean, and add, as required, necessary direct and indirect materials to equipment to keep operational.

Knowledge / Skills / Experience

Mechanically inclined, familiar with hand tools.

Familiar with proper handling of chemicals and solvents.

Minimum of 5+ years previous mechanical, fast‑paced, manufacturing experience preferred.

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Physical Demands / Competencies

Able to stand for a long duration of time in excess of 8 hours a day.

Able to bend and rotate body repeatedly.

Able to lift up to 35 pounds.

Exposure to heat, cold, vibrations, odors, fumes, and loud noise.

Able to perform fine manipulations with hands.

Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and night shifts.

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. The company values diversity and inclusiveness, and is an equal‑opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender, sexual orientation, race, creed, religion, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics.

#J-18808-Ljbffr